Category Health And Wellness

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A Running Start – Couch to 5K

The CDC recommends that adults should be engaging in moderate to intense physical activity for at least 150 minutes a week. If you are already in great shape and at an optimum weight, thirty minutes a day is easy to complete. But for many adults starting a fitness program, the prospect is daunting. If you are overweight, recovering from an injury or simply out of shape, it is hard to imagine running purposefully for any amount of time. This is where Couch to 5K (C25K) programs shine. They offer easy entry into the world of running through a very gradual increase in stamina and ability. You will see your fitness level and attitude about exercise change as you complete this 9-week plan.

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5 Top Tips for Losing Weight

People often stress over the prospect of changing their entire diet to accommodate their weight-loss plan. You don't have to throw away everything in your cabinets just to lose weight, but you do have to change your mindset about food and the amounts you eat. Most people gain weight by overeating, regardless of how much they exercise. To begin slimming down, you should turn your focus toward smaller portions of the same meals you already enjoy.

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Using Apps for Weight Loss

With a demanding career, family obligations, and other responsibilities, committing to a weight loss program can be a challenge. If that's the predicament you're in, achieving your weight loss goal may seem impossible. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to rectify that problem. Weight loss apps are a powerful tool that many people have come to rely on for their weight loss needs.

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Tips on Healthy Living

Living a healthy lifestyle is easier than you might expect. You can start living healthier right now by setting aside negative mindsets keeping you from your goal. Let's take a look at them and how to overcome them in three easy steps.

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Tips for Maintaining That Hard-Won Weight Loss Goal

Any serious dieter will tell you that losing the weight, although a struggle, is the easy part. Maintaining your victory after you see that desired number on the scale is an ongoing challenge. Somehow your body just wants to return to its pre-diet comfort level. What can you do to keep those unwanted pounds from returning to their former place of residence?

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Six Reasons to Take a Walk

Health and fitness are popular topics of discussion, even among the most sedentary people. Nearly everyone understands the importance of moving their body. Not everyone can or wants to commit to a rigid exercise program or a time block at the gym. Fortunately, there's an exercise option for the majority of people that is relatively easy and only takes as much time as you want to devote to it. Walking is, by far, the most unrestricted fitness activity out there. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes and somewhere to go. The benefits are huge on so many levels.

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How to Focus on Health Over Weight

A lot of attention is focused on that magical number on the scale. Even people who, for all intents and purposes, are at a healthy weight and in good physical shape somehow manage to obsess about every pound they see. It's no wonder, really, when society is obsessed with youth and fitness.

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Healthy Living for a Healthier Life

There are a lot of different ways in which losing weight can improve your health. Being overweight puts you at an increased risk for a wide range of so-called “obesity related diseases.” These are not diseases that are unique to those who are overweight, but instead are diseases that are much more likely to impact those who are obese or overweight. This includes things like heart disease, certain forms of cancer, and even mental health issues like anxiety and depression. What many people don’t realize is that while obesity can significantly increase your risk of chronic diseases, this is only part of the way in which obesity can negatively impact your health.